The discussions based on the topic highlight critiques of the concept of 'Network States' proposed in 'The Network State' (TNS). Commenters express skepticism about the feasibility and legitimacy of societies built purely on Web3 technologies and blockchain consensus mechanisms. Key challenges include the potential for enforced consensus leading to a lack of legitimacy, and the notion of collective collaboration being stymied by competing interests and opportunistic behaviors. The critiques suggest that while incentives may be needed to foster agreement, systems that mandate consensus without room for disagreement risk creating unequal power dynamics, similar to historical utopian failures. Some voices express concern about the implications of letting technologically-minded individuals shape governance, with fears of authoritarianism and elitism creeping into the governance structures inspired by tech ideologies. Overall, the push is for a model that acknowledges disagreement and incentivizes collaboration, without imposing forced unity, hence advocating for network societies over network states.